It is a collection of specialized neurons in the brain stem. They help coordinate skeletal muscle function, maintain muscle tone, control cv and respiratory systems and deterine our state of consciousness (sleep and arousal)

Spinal cord

Composed of tracts of nerve fibers that allow two way conductions of nerve impulses.

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